Rule 173-4-01 | Older Americans Act nutrition program: introduction and definitions.
(A) Introduction: This chapter governs nutrition projects paid, in whole or in part, with Older Americans Act funds.
(B) Definitions: The definitions in rule 173-3-01 of the Administrative Code and the following definitions apply to this chapter:
"Congregate dining project" means a nutrition project that complies with rule 173-4-05.1 of the Administrative Code.
"Congregate dining project based in restaurants and supermarkets" means a nutrition project that complies with rule 173-4-05.3 of the Administrative Code.
"Dietary Guidelines for Americans" (2020-2025) means the guidelines published by the United States departments of agriculture and health and human services on https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/.
"Dietitian" and "licensed dietitian" mean a person with a current, valid license to practice dietetics under section 4759.06 of the Revised Code.
"Groceries" mean foods for a household to eat, such as breads and cereals; fruits and vegetables; meats, fish, and poultry; and dairy products.
"Grocery store" has the same meaning as "retail food establishment" in rule 3717-1-01 of the Administrative Code.
"Home-delivered meals project" means a nutrition project that complies with rule 173-4-05.2 of the Administrative Code.
"Nutrition project" means a congregate dining project, home-delivered meals project, or a congregate dining project based in restaurants and supermarkets.
"Older Americans Act nutrition program" means the program created under 42 U.S.C. 3030d-21 to 3030g-23 (2020).
"Restaurant" has the same meaning as "food service operation" in rule 3717-1-01 of the Administrative Code.
"Shelf-stable meal" means a meal that is non-perishable, ready-to-eat, stored at room temperature, and eaten without heating.
Last updated January 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM
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